A Fast 3VBAC at Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center

After Mom underwent a cesarean section with her first baby, she knew that she would be trying for a VBAC with the next. She was able to successfully get her VBAC for not only her 2nd babe, but also her third, which I had the honor of capturing.

I was beyond excited when I received the news that I would also be documenting their fourth and final delivery. It proved to be a very difficult pregnancy and Mom began care with Dr. Gei, her MFM Specialist (Maternal Fetal Medicine). We knew that this sweet babe would be making her appearance early due to her SPD, cholestasis and anemia.

The day of her induction, Kathleen Wilson with Labor Enabler and Rebel Birth Center and I arrived to help support them through the delivery. Things were moving at a steady pace and Mom and baby were tolerating things well. Right about the time that Mom decided to get a change in music, we put on Truth Hurts by Lizzo. We all shared some laughs as her doula couldn’t help but break down in some dance moves. This was the turning point in her labor. The song ended and Mom began to quiet and go internal within her labor. We changed positions and the emotions could be seen as tears began to stream down her face. I knew that we would be meeting her baby soon. We notified the nurse in the shift of her labor and she notified the doctor that he should start heading to the hospital.

Things moved quickly from there and before we knew it, Mom was feeling the natural urge to push. Without the epidural the reflex to push kicked in and there was no stopping baby from coming. The team of nurses rushed in just in time to catch baby.

Sweet Stella was instantly placed on Mom’s chest for the lovely moments of skin to skin and the first latch. Shortly after, her older siblings came to meet their baby sister. So special to see how smitten they were from the beginning. Happy birthday Stella!

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